Downstream news
Essar and Progressive Energy set up JV to produce low carbon hydrogen in UK
The joint venture will manufacture hydrogen at Essar’s Stanlow Refinery in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, UK.
US EPA proposes extension of refinery compliance deadlines for biofuel blending
The agency said it is proposing to extend the compliance deadline for 2019 to 30 November 2021, and the 2020 deadline to 31 January 2022.
Honeywell technology helps Hengli Petrochemical reduce nitrogen oxide and carbon emissions
Callidus burners reduced Hengli’s emissions, improving air quality and helping to eliminate causes of acid rain.
Honeywell introduces new renewable diesel technology
Honeywell now offers a single-stage UOP Ecofining™ technology for the production of renewable diesel fuel.
Altrad awarded contracts at Lindsey Oil Refinery
The contracts are for general site services and the provision of access, insulation and painting services.
Chart and Matrix sign hydrogen MoU
Chart Industries Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Matrix Service Co. for the development of standardised hydrogen solutions in North America.
TechnipFMC announces executive leadership change
TechnipFMC has named Alf Melin as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective 25 January 2021.
AFPM releases statement on SCOTUS granting certiorari for 10th Circuit case
The decision means that the high court will review the 10th Circuit ruling that threatens to eliminate relief for small refineries facing disproportionate economic hardship.
Inter Pipeline awards Worley contract for Heartland Petrochemical Complex
Worley will provide commissioning support, direct hire maintenance, small capital construction, turnaround, engineering and consulting services at the newly constructed Complex in Alberta, Canada.
AFPM reviewing political donations
AFPM has announced that it is pausing all political contributions pending a review.